Bosch GWS 9-115 AVH Angle Grinder

I have a Bosch green model. I have owned it for well over 10 years now, no problems. Mine came with a case.

 

A lot of it depends how you chuck them in & out of the van & how they are looked after

I have see many a power tool replaced just because the brushes are worn down, which was the only thing wrong with them, I have rescued loads from sites put in new brushes & sold on, can be quite profitable

 

Never had a Bosch one, always used Hitachi ones, very good fit the money, less than 100 with a hard plastic case.

 

If my one ever broke I would be Hitachi also. they have offer for a 41/2" and 91/2" grinder at the moment.

I brought a cheap 91/2" grinder from argos for (£39), how wrong was I.

The blade retaining nut cannot be undone, I have tried using grips to undo, but no amount of force will undo it.

 

I have a cheap basic jobby £18.00 from a discount warehouse, no probs but then again I don't use it continuous its had some grief but still plods on it came in a cheap hard case but never the less still going. Plus 12 months warranty

 

Got a Makita 5" grinder had a siezed retaining nut, removed it by cutting it in half, & just over half of it's depth with a thin cut metal cutting disc on another small grinder.
Then with a few taps with a cold chisel & hammer, it easily came loose.

Also have a Bosch 4.5" here, had it must be 20 years, still going strong, also have my favourite 5" Makita GA5021 it's unusal as it has a back handle, like you get on a 9" grinder.

 

My Bosch mini grinder is getting on for 30 years old and still works great

 

Mine broke today, Lent it to someone and it overheated and burnt out.

The enameled wire wingdings on the armature have burned out. so looking for a new one.

 

Go for Bosch blue this time.

And 'NEVER' lend tools.

Bosch GWS7-115 around £60.
Bosch GWS-11-125 around £100, a nice 1100w 5" grinder.

Still prefer my Makita GA5021,around £100 or less, as it has a paddle handle for more control.

 

I will think I will go for a 5" grinder this time. There have been many time when the 4.5" hast had the capacity, but using a 9" grinder would be too big.

Suppose I can still use up my old 4.5" discs in the 5" grinder?

 

I still use 4.5" discs in my 5"angle grinder.
If your using Knotted Cup Wire Brush, I find my 5" grinder with the paddle handle is more controllable.